Are Uppercuts Allowed in Boxing?

Boxing involves techniques for both attacking and defending. The only attacking move allowed in boxing is punching. Kicking, kneeing, elbowing, head-butting, holding and throwing are not allowed. There are four basic punches; the jab, the cross, the hook and the uppercut.

What moves are illegal in boxing?

Hitting below the belt, holding, tripping, bite, kicking, head-butt is not allowed. A boxer must avoid wrestling, spit on, and push his opponent as it is an illegal boxing move. Hitting with an open glove, the backhand, the inside of the glove, the wrist, or the side of the hand is considered illegal boxing move.

Can you do uppercuts in boxing?

Yes, there are short uppercuts, but you need to be right in the pocket to land those. Otherwise, uppercuts need to come all the way from the base of the torso to the chin or body of an opponent. It is important then to know the optimal distance to land uppercuts.